Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio

Dedicated to cemetery preservation in the great state of Ohio


"A cemetery may be considered as abandoned when all or practically all of the bodies have been Removed therefrom and no bodies have been buried therein for a great many years, and the cemetery has been so long neglected as entirely to lose its identity as such, and is no longer known, recognized and respected by the public as a cemetery. 1953 OAG 2978."

Friday, September 14, 2012

Random Views of Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio

Sharing photographs taken on September 9, 2012 at the Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio.   

Currently, there are 3,050 interments posted for the Calvary Cemetery on "Find A Grave." 


 Two Rows of praying angels
 Stammitti Mausoleum
 Longer shot view of larger monuments which include a partial view of the Szczepankiewicz family stone to the right.  My great uncle was Antoni Szczepankiewicz.   

The most prominent monument stands in the front with its two guardian angels overlooking matching ceramic medallion photographs for Salvatore and Maria Buemi on the stone's front.  An ornate carved crucifix stands atop the center of this beautiful unique monument.

The Pajor Family Monument for Ferdinand D., Peter J. and Victor L. Pajor that overlooks the roadway at the end of a row of older monuments. 

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Remembering My Mother, Virginia Harriet (Zagorsky) Limes on Her Birthday Today.

Click on title to link to my "Find A Grave" memorial for my mother, Virginia Harriet (Zagorsky) Limes, who died on February 3, 1995.  She would have turned 98 today if alive.

My mother endured a long seven year struggle following severe strokes and other health ailments prior to her death at age 80.  

She left me 17 years ago, but it just doesn't seem that long to me.  I so appreciate it that our Lord saw fit we could spend 47 years together on this earth.  Now, I look forward to seeing her once again one day as I know she is waiting for me.  

God Bless you always dear mother as you rest in eternal peace.  

My mother and me circa 1951 - 208 Arizona Avenue, Lorain, Ohio

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Spotlighting the Champaign County, Ohio "Tombstone Trail" -- The Champaign County Preservation Alliance



 The Hannah (Wildman) Winder side of the large Winder monument at the Friends Cemetery in North Lewisburg, Champaign County, Ohio. 

Click on the title to read more about the "Tombstone Trail" that is coming to Champaign County, Ohio!! 

The "Tombstone Trail" originated in Indiana, however, "The Champaign County Preservation Alliance" in Champaign County, Ohio is working to promote a "Tombstone Trail" in Champaign County that is hoped to be finalized in October of this year.

If you would like to learn more about the "Tombstone Trail" in Champaign County, Ohio please contact:

Champaign County Preservation Alliance

P.O. Box 748
Urbana, Ohio  43078
Telephone Number:  1-800-791-6010
Email:  ccpaohio@ctcn.net